2017 Specialized Venge Elite vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The 61 is the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your 61 Specialized Venge Elite. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Specialized Venge Elite in 61, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Venge Elite, 61Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Venge Elite 61 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 407mm | 408mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 612mm | 612mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600mm | 600mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012mm | 1013mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 68mm | 67.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 274mm | 274mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 860mm | 850mm | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 577mm | 553mm | −24 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 210mm | 210mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Specialized Venge Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Venge Elite, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Venge EliteSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Venge EliteElite | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works Aerofly | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Comp | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
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